School Bus Driver - Full-Time

Coastal Elite Pro; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver to provide safe and efficient transportation for students.

You will perform daily maintenance, conduct pre- and post-trip inspections, manage student behavior, and ensure compliance with district policies and law. Training with tablets and radios is used to report on trips and incidents.

Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and timely service, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• CDL license with B, P, S, and air brakes endorsements.
• Completion of driver training and advanced bus driving classes.
• Good driving record and passing drug testing are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bus maintenance, including fueling, oil checks, and cleaning, especially before and after field trips.
• Warm up buses prior to driving and conduct pre-trip inspections using provided tablets, completing reports online.
• Maintain order and discipline on the bus, adhering to school guidelines, and managing noise and distractions.
• Ensure only students or designated trip supervisors are present onboard, complying with legal and insurance regulations.
• Conduct post-trip inspections for left items, damages, and secure windows.
• Use bus radios appropriately for school business and maintain required records.
• Be prepared for emergency evacuations, demonstrating proper procedures to the Director of Transportation.
• Report injuries, damages, safety hazards, and accidents immediately in writing.
• Attend mandatory meetings and follow all safety protocols, including emergency procedures.

Skills

Safe driving

Pre-trip inspections

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

CDL license with B, P, S, and air brakes endorsements

Driver training and advanced bus driving classes

Tools

Tablet-based reporting

Bus radios

Job description

Role:

Bus Driver responsible for providing safe and efficient transportation for students.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily bus maintenance, including fueling, oil checks, and cleaning, especially before and after field trips.


• Warm up buses prior to driving and conduct pre-trip inspections using provided tablets, completing reports online.


• Maintain order and discipline on the bus, adhering to school guidelines, and managing noise and distractions.


• Ensure only students or designated trip supervisors are present onboard, complying with legal and insurance regulations.


• Conduct post-trip inspections for left items, damages, and secure windows.


• Use bus radios appropriately for school business and maintain required records.


• Be prepared for emergency evacuations, demonstrating proper procedures to the Director of Transportation.


• Report injuries, damages, safety hazards, and accidents immediately in writing.


• Attend mandatory meetings and follow all safety protocols, including emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.


• Annual physical exam and valid CDL license with B, P, S, and air brakes endorsements.


• Successful completion of required driver training and advanced bus driving classes.


• Good driving record and pass drug testing mandated by authorities.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting at $21.04/hour, with benefits including 401(k) matching, employee assistance program, and retirement plan.